Expansion and movement joint sealing in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
Work needed on a movement joint in Gilmerton? We assess it, carry out the work and guarantee our workmanship for 12 months.
- Water dripping through deck or ramp joints
- Water getting into the wall through a failed joint
- Hardened, cracked sealant on exposed facades
Expansion joint sealing in Gilmerton
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Expansion joint sealing in Gilmerton, done properly
For movement joints in Gilmerton, photos and approximate lengths are the best start. We will come and look where photographs don’t show enough, then send a fixed quote that names the sealant. To discuss the joints first, phone 01277 525 020 or send photos by email. If you have water dripping through deck or ramp joints and movement joints with split or torn sealant, we can put it right, on brickwork movement joints, cladding panel joints and precast concrete panel joints alike. A specialist sealant contractor works differently from a general builder: on jobs in Gilmerton, preparation and product choice get the time they need.
In Scottish cities, where newer extensions meet older stone buildings, movement joints take the difference. They need the right movement class and correct width and depth to last.
A 12-month guarantee applies to all our work in Edinburgh. Should something we installed fail, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form and we’ll come back to it.
- Location
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
Diagnose, treat, sign off
Before any cutting starts, the area is protected: tape along each joint edge and covers over finishes, stock and equipment close by. On site, the work typically takes anything from part of a day to a couple of weeks, depending on joint lengths, widths and access, and we clear our waste as we work. Give us the access times and building rules for your premises in Gilmerton, and we’ll plan the work to suit, phased where areas need to stay in use.
- First the joints are inspected, widths measured and the type of failure noted.
- You receive a fixed quote stating the product and the movement it is rated for.
- Where areas have to stay open, we agree a phased sequence before starting.
- We strip the old sealant or filler and prepare each face until it’s sound and dry.
- Depth is controlled with backing, the faces are primed where the maker calls for it, then the bead is laid and tooled.
- Finished joints are inspected, the cure time confirmed and the 12-month guarantee applies.
Before we start on site
- Clear stock, furniture or equipment away from the joints
- For older buildings, check the asbestos register before work
- Let building users know which areas are affected
Get a fixed quote
Every job follows the same four steps: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. To take the first step, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email the details over.
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What sealant work can’t fix
Not every problem is a sealant problem, and we’re upfront when that’s the case. It won’t fix:
- Crumbling edges that would give a new bead nothing sound to grip
- Mechanical expansion joint covers, cover plates or proprietary joint systems (a specialist supplier’s job)
- Waterproofing layers buried beneath the sealant
If in doubt, phone 01277 525 020 or email us and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Car park decks and ramps
- Blockwork control joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
When to bring in a specialist
A short, simple internal joint is often within reach of a maintenance team. Where it goes wrong is preparation: sealing over old material, sealing onto damp or dusty surfaces, or a product that can’t take the movement.
The visible bead is only part of the job. Correct depth, the right primer and a sealant matched to the movement are easy to get wrong without experience.
Gilmerton: questions and answers
Must our site in Gilmerton stop work while the joints are done?
Typically not: we work in sections and hand each one back once it has cured. Tell us which hours and entrances we can use and we will plan from there.
Can you work at a site such as Eldin Industrial Estate, by Gilmerton?
Yes, sites like Eldin Industrial Estate are within our area, along with the rest of Gilmerton. Photos and a short description are enough for a first look.
When is resealing likely to be due?
It depends on movement, UV and weather, cleaning, traffic and the product. Treat them as maintenance items and inspect them regularly.
Can you seal joints in cold or wet weather?
The joint has to be dry, and the air and surface temperature inside the product’s limits. Cold, damp or frosty mornings can stop work outside.
Can weather delay the job?
For external joints, yes. Sealant needs a dry joint and a temperature within the product’s range, so damp, frosty or very cold days can stop external work. Inside work is seldom held up.
What will the job cost?
It depends on the job: quantities, access, the product and any phasing. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll price it properly.
Do the joint edges need to be sound before sealing?
Sealant needs sound faces to bond to, so broken or crumbling edges have to be repaired first. Where it’s visible beforehand, we will say so when we quote.
Signs you need expansion joint sealing in Gilmerton
Car park decks and floors face loads that walls never see. Tyres and wheels press on the edges and the sealant. The product has to be suited to the traffic.
What tends to prompt an enquiry:
- New sealant over old, now failing
- Weathered movement joint sealant that no longer flexes
- Water dripping through deck or ramp joints
- Expansion joints split through the centre of the bead
Centres like Craigmillar Shopping Centre (to the north of Gilmerton) have mall floors and service decks whose joints carry steady traffic.
What your quote should include
- Will RAMS and insurance details be available?
- Is the sealant right for the movement and the substrate?
- How long is the guarantee, and what does it include?
- Whether old or failed sealant will be cut out, not overlaid
Owners, agents and contractors
FMs need a contractor who is easy to get on site. Let us know the documents you need (RAMS, insurance certificate, CSCS details) and we will confirm them with the quote.
Main contractors use us as their sealant subcontractor. Programme, specification and site rules come first, with CSCS-carded applicators on site.
What the job involves on each surface
Car park decks and ramps
Water coming through deck joints is the usual first sign. The old seal comes out, the edges are prepared and the joint resealed.
Joints between different materials
Some mixed-material joints suit a hybrid sealant. We pick the product for the materials and the movement.
Traffic, movement and joints around Gilmerton
The east of Scotland, where Gilmerton is, gets less rain than the west. Cold winters and gritting are hard on any yard or deck joint left open. Sealing them in drier months limits winter damage. The 3 miles around Gilmerton take in at least three named trading estates, business parks or retail parks. Sites like these are full of saw-cut floor joints, yard slabs and car park joints.
If you manage units on an estate such as Eldin Industrial Estate, 1.3 miles south-west of Gilmerton, the floor joints under forklifts and pallet trucks and the slab joints in the yard are the ones to watch. Sites like Ellen's Glen Community Hospital, 0.8 miles north-west of Gilmerton, carry ambulances, deliveries and visitors’ cars over their road and deck joints.
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We send applicators to Gilmerton for movement joints, handled exactly as we handle every other area. Gilmerton is one of 174 places in Edinburgh on our list for movement joints.
If you need expansion joint sealing in EH17 and EH16, the process matches everywhere else we work: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. We cover commercial and managed buildings on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue. Main routes into Gilmerton include the A772, which helps when planning parking and deliveries for the job. If your building is just outside Gilmerton, we cover Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). A short drive away, we cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Around Gilmerton
We work on buildings around Drum Park, among other places. The closest station to Gilmerton is Shawfair station, about 1.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.